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Breast reconstruction.
The goal is to restore one or both breast to near normal shape, appearance,
symmetry and size following mastectomy, lumpectomy or for congenital
deformities. Breast reconstruction usually involves multiple procedures
performed in stages. There are 2 broad categories of reconstruction options,
implants or flap reconstruction (using your own body tissue). While these seem
like 2 separate categories, they can be combined in many cases to help patients
achieve their reconstructive goals. When the breast reconstruction process
starts at the time of mastectomy it is referred to as immediate breast
reconstruction. When breast reconstruction starts any time after the mastectomy
it is referred to as delayed breast reconstruction. The type of mastectomy, the
type of treatment for cancer (chemotherapy and radiation) can have a large
effect on the outcome of the breast reconstruction. This Harrisburg area patient is a 44-year old female B cup (who underwent a previous breast augmentation procedure) who developed a left breast cancer and underwent bilateral skin sparing mastectomies. She had chemotherapy without radiation. She had delayed breast reconstruction with tissue expanders placed under the pectoralis muscle. After 5 months, her tissue expanders were exchanged for 480cc Ultra High Profile Mentor Silicone implants (now a B+ cup bra size). Photos are 6 months after implants were placed.

Breast Reconstruction

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This Harrisburg area patient is a 44-year old female B cup (who underwent a previous breast augmentation procedure) who developed a left breast cancer and underwent bilateral skin sparing mastectomies. She had chemotherapy without radiation. She had delayed breast reconstruction with tissue expanders placed under the pectoralis muscle.After 5 months, her tissue expanders were exchanged for 480cc Ultra High Profile Mentor Silicone implants (now a B+ cup bra size). Photos are 6 months after implants were placed.